Raphinha sees red as Brazil stunned by Japan while Argentina’s post-Messi era starts with defeat
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Raphinha was sent off as Brazil crashed to a 3-2 defeat to Japan in their friendly in Singapore after protesting against Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s stoppage-time winner on the touchline
Raphinha attempts to hold off Japan’s Koki Machida during their friendly in Singapore. Photograph: How Hwee Young/EPARaphinha attempts to hold off Japan’s Koki Machida during their friendly in Singapore. Photograph: How Hwee Young/EPARaphinha sees red as Brazil stunned by Japan while Argentina’s post-Messi era starts with defeat
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Raphinha was sent off as Brazil crashed to a 3-2 defeat to Japan in their international friendly in Singapore. The Barcelona captain had been substituted after 71 minutes, but was shown a red card after protesting against Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s stoppage-time winner on the touchline. The Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was also sent off in a fractious ending to the match.
